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Hearing aids: your questions answered

02 Feb 17

Often, it’s hard to people to tell if they have a hearing loss. Here are a...

How to ensure best quality care for elderly

01 Feb 17

More and more frequently care homes and agencies are being held under a microscope by the...

Computers or tablets for older people?

31 Jan 17

Today it is hard to imagine living without computers, but did you know that already in...

How to recognise mild cognitive impairment in elderly

08 Jan 17

Many of us face the daunting role of looking after parents as they age One problem...

Boost your older parent’s health with breakfast

03 Jan 17

Skipping breakfast has been consistently linked with various health risks associated with older age. It’s not...

How to close your parent’s bank account

31 Dec 16

The steps you need to take to close your bank account vary depending on where you bank and what type of account you have. There are also certain things to think about before you go ahead. Use our plan to make sure that you haven’t overlooked anything.

Caring for elderly harder than it used to be

14 Dec 16

Most of us were brought up with the fairytale notion of the perfectly happy family As...

Incontinence in Elderly

13 Dec 16

Elderly people suffering with incontinence can often be too embarrassed to come forward and seek help...

Keeping minds active benefits elderly

11 Dec 16

Many studies have shown that keeping minds active keep the elderly fit and well and has...

Sight and hearing loss in older people

There are currently 220,000 older people with sight and hearing loss over the age of 70...

Search for right care home here

10 Dec 16

Choosing a care home or at home care for your parent is fraught with worry about...

Top tips: caring for elderly from a distance

07 Dec 16

Caring from a distance isn’t easy, but here are some helpful tips to help you cope...

Caring for elderly as an expat

06 Dec 16

Cognitive neuroscientist and age specialist Dr Lynda Shaw is calling for better transparency and co-ordination of...

Ten key questions you must ask your older parents

25 Nov 16

As our parents age, yet remain in good health, it’s easy to avoid having the conversations...

Repetitive Questioning in Elderly

22 Nov 16

When a loved one has dementia, they often ask the same question many times over. Even...

Audio books combat elderly loneliness

17 Nov 16

Audio books are an increasingly popular phenomenon as people lead busier lives and enjoy catching up...

Calculate cost of elderly parent care

15 Nov 16

Paying for care can be a minefield, so we are here to help you calculate what...

Best Gadgets to Assist the Elderly With Dementia

11 Nov 16

Dementia is a general label that includes a variety of signs and symptoms that impair mental...

Working smoke alarms save lives – test yours and those of your loved ones every month

07 Nov 16

It’s easy to forget the important job our smoke alarms do when they beep while we’re...

5 reasons to have a granny flat

03 Nov 16

A granny flat, also known as a dependent person’s unit or a DPU, is an idea...

Why older people should volunteer

01 Nov 16

Volunteering can give an older person a real sense of purpose and achievement Getting older can dramatically...

Public transport help for elderly

30 Oct 16

There are many organisations who can help your elderly parent to get out and about and there...

Top ten tips to avoid being scammed

06 Sep 16

Scams target people of all ages, backgrounds and income levels without discriminating. Falling victim to scamming...

Great ideas to persuade older people to get some fresh air

30 Aug 16

Getting outside for some fresh air on a breezy spring day, or the in the warmer...

What are the rules for gifting assets?

23 Aug 16

It can be tempting to consider gifting assets to avoid paying for care, but beware of...

Are two sleeps better than one?

16 Aug 16

There has been unanimous evidence for quite some time now that people should look at trying...

Alleviating loneliness and isolation when caring from a distance

09 Aug 16

Seeing parents can be hard when life is busy. Loneliness and isolation among the elderly...

Planning for the end of life

02 Aug 16

Planning for end of life using Advance Decisions, LPAs and Advance Statements is so important Why...

Should you consider installing recording equipment camera to monitor care?

21 Jul 16

Installing a hidden camera or any other recording equipment is a big step to make when...

High cholesterol in older people

16 Jul 16

What is cholesterol and how does it affect older people? Cholesterol is a fatty substance which...

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